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Special Service and Features
Staff Selection Commission invites applications for 1600 vacancies
Staff Selection Commission invited applications for the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2023. The vacancies are for the posts of LDC, Data Entry Operator etc. The exam will be conducted in 15 languages including Malayalam and Kannada. The online exam will be held in August 2023. Age limit 18 -27 years. The candidates must have passed 12th standard or equivalent examination. All posts will have typing / skill test. Applications can be submitted online via https://ssc.nic.in website. Last date for submission of application is 8 June 2023. Application fee is Rs.100. Fee relaxation for women, SC/ST categories and ex-servicemen. For more information: www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in, https://ssc.nic.in.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Chile for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sectors
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Chile for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied sectors.
The MoU provides for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors. The main areas of cooperation envisaged are Agricultural policies for development of modern agriculture, Organic agriculture to facilitate the bilateral trade of organic products, as well as promote the exchange of policies aimed to develop organic production in both countries, Science and innovation to explore partnerships to promote innovation in the agricultural sector among Indian Institutes and Chilean institutes as well as collaborate to confront common challenges.
Under the MoU, a Chile-India Agricultural Working Group will be constituted which will be responsible for the supervision, review and assessment of the implementation of this MoU as well as for establishing frequent communication and coordination.
The meetings of the Agricultural Working Group will be held once a year alternatively in Chile and India. The MoU shall enter into force upon its signature and shall remain in force for a period of five years from the date of execution after which it shall be automatically renewed for a further period of 5 years.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of equity securities amounting up to 10% in YES Bank by Verventa Holdings
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of equity securities amounting up to 10% in YES Bank by Verventa Holdings
Verventa Holdings Ltd.  is an investment holding company. Currently, it does not have any operations in India.
YES Bank Limited  is a banking company engaged in providing a wide range of banking and financial services.
The Commission approved the Proposed Combination relating to the acquisition of equity securities amounting to up to 10% of the total paid up share capital and voting rights of the Target by the Acquirer .
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays Foundation Stone of 51 National Highway Projects with an investment of Rs. 21,559 Crore in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today inaugurated and laid Foundation Stone of 51 National Highway Projects of total length 1380 Km with an investment of Rs. 21,559 Crore in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari said under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi we are committed to build world class infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. He said improved road connectivity in the coastal area will boost tourism, create employment opportunities for urban and rural youth and play a pivotal role in bringing prosperity to the people of Andhra Pradesh.
The Minister said the construction of ROBs under Setu Bharatam will facilitate hassle free movement of traffic, ensure the safety of commuters, save time & fuel and will also reduce pollution. He said the National Highways are the arteries of socio-economic development of the state.
Shri Gadkari said the 4-lane road to Visakhapatnam and Kakinada ports of Andhra Pradesh will play a crucial role in improving logistics. The construction of Benz Circle flyover will help decongest the city of Vijayawada, he added.
Ministry of Defence
Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan
Pakistan has been resorting to Ceasefire Violations  along the Line of Control. There have been 950 incidents of CFVs along Line of Control and 79 incidents of CFVs along International Border in Jammu region during the last three months .
As per the casualties classified so far, during the last three months 03 Personnel have been martyred and 07 injured.
Appropriate retaliation to the ceasefire violations, as required, has been carried out by Indian Army. Also all violations of ceasefire and infiltration are taken up with Pakistan authorities at the appropriate level through the established mechanism of hotlines, flag meetings, Directorate Generals of Military Operations talks as well as diplomatic channels between the two countries.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to ShriKumari Seljain Rajya Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
Mann ki Baat celebrates grassroots level change makers: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has complimented CNN News 18 network for bringing out the Coffee Table Book “Voice of India-Modi and His Transformative Mann ki Baat” which was unveiled by the Vice President of India at the News 18 Rising India Summit as the book acknowledges the people mentioned and the impact they have created.
In reply to a tweet by the Vice President, Shri Narendra Modi tweeted :
"The most beautiful part about #MannKiBaat is the manner in which it celebrates grassroots level change makers. As this programme completes hundred episodes, I compliment efforts like the one by @CNNnews18 to acknowledge the people mentioned and the impact they have created."
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
India Pavilion Inaugurated at Cannes
Special IFFI Golden Jubilee poster released
Acclaimed music director AR Rahman visits India Pavilion
Government is exploring avenues to further incentivize foreign filmmakers to shoot in India: Amit Khare
India Pavilion is a hub of ideas and execution: Prasoon Joshi
The India Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival 2019 was inaugurated today by Shri Amit Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Mr. Jerome Paillard, Executive Director, Marche Du Film, Cannes Film Market; Mr. Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, CBFC and Ms. Rima Das, National Award winning Indian Filmmaker were also present on the occasion.
A special IFFI poster marking its Golden Jubilee Edition was also released, along with a comprehensive Film Guide to showcase the importance of the film ecosystem and government incentives to shoot in India.
In his inaugural address Shri Amit Khare highlighted emerging trends in the Media & Entertainment Industry in India. He spoke about the growing importance of regional cinema in the country; the increasing role of states in giving incentive to shoot films, which is an outcome of the realization of interconnect between films, tourism and economy; and the ever increasing focus on technology like Animation and Virtual Reality. Shri Khare also highlighted the steps taken by the Government to ease shooting films in India through Film Facilitation Office that facilitates Single Window Clearance for film-makers. He also said that the Government is exploring avenues to further incentivize foreign filmmakers to shoot in India.
Mr. Jerome Paillard, Executive Director, Marche Du Film, Cannes Film Market highlighted the growing demand worldover of collaboration with India and Indian filmmakers. Shri Prasoon Joshi termed the India Pavilion as a hub of not only ideas but also execution. Ms. Rima Das appreciated the efforts of the Government to promote regional cinema in the country.
The India Pavilion has been set up to showcase Indian cinema across linguistic, cultural and regional diversity, with the aim of forging international partnerships in distribution, production, filming in India, script development, technology, promoting film sales and syndication. It will serve as a platform for the Indian Delegates to meet International Delegates attending the Festival to promote networking with other countries and organizations. The Pavilion will also serves as an information dissemination point about India and Indian Cinema for the Global Film Community.
The Indian Delegation will interact with key stakeholders of Cannes as well as other members of the film fraternity during the Festival, along with promoting the Golden Jubilee Edition of IFFI to be held later this year. To take advantage of availability of technicians and skilled professionals, the Delegation will showcase Indiaas a post-production hub to promote collaborations for films with international production houses.
Special Service and Features
Department of Posts Organises National Level Letter Writing Competition on the theme of “VISION FOR INDIA 2047”
Department of Posts is organizing a “National Level Dhai Akhar Letter Writing campaign for the year 2022-23 on the theme “Vision for India 2047” and the last date for posting letter will be 31.10.2022. The letter, to be written in English/Hindi/Tamil may be addressed to the Chief Postmaster General, TamilNadu Circle, Chennai 600 002. Only handwritten letters will be accepted. The participants have to give a certificate of proof of their age on the letter such as “I certify that I am Below/Above the age of 18 as on 01.01.2022”.
The Categories are:
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Upto 18 years
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Inland Letter Card Category not more than 500 Words
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Envelope Category not more than 1000 Words
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Above 18 years
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Inland Letter Card Category not more than 500 Words
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Envelope Category not more than 1000 Words
Prize to be given to the winners in each category at Circle Level
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Prize Category
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Prize Amount
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First Prize in each Category
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Rs.25,000/-
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Second Prize in each Category
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Rs.10,000/-
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Third Prize in each Category
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Rs.5000/- 
Prize to be given in each Category at National Level:
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Prize Category
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Prize Amount
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First Prize in each Category
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Rs.50,000/-
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Second Prize in each Category
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Rs.25,000/-
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Third Prize in each Category
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Rs.10,000/- 
No written communication will be made for entries other than the selected entries.The Schools willing to organize camp for the letter writing competition may kindly contact 044-28543199 for further actions.
This is stated in a Press Release issued by Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai-2
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs  to begin granting fresh Tourist Visas to foreigners coming to India through chartered flights with effect from October 15
Foreign tourists travelling to India by flights other than chartered aircraft would be able to do so with effect from November 15
All COVID-19 protocols and norms notified by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to be adhered to by foreign tourists, carriers bringing them into India and other stakeholders at landing stations
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all visas granted to foreigners were suspended last year. Various other restrictions were also imposed on international travel by the Central Government to arrest the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. After considering the evolving COVID-19 situation, foreigners were later on allowed to avail any kind of Indian visa other than Tourist Visa for entry and stay in India.
However, the MHA had been receiving representations from several State Governments as well as various stakeholders in the tourism sector to start Tourist Visas also, to allow foreign tourists to come to India. Therefore, the MHA consulted all major stakeholders like the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Tourism and various State Governments where foreign tourists are expected to arrive.
After considering various inputs, the MHA has decided to begin granting of fresh Tourist Visas for foreigners coming to India through chartered flights with effect from October 15, 2021. Foreign tourists entering into India by flights other than chartered aircraft would be able to do so only with effect from November 15, 2021 on fresh Tourist Visas. All due protocols and norms relating to COVID-19 as notified by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare from time to time, shall be adhered to by the foreign tourists, carriers bringing them into India and all other stakeholders at landing stations.
With this, the restrictions placed on visa and international travel stand further eased given the present overall COVID-19 situation.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Eklavya Model Residential School teacher selected for National Award to Teachers2020
Ms. Sudha Painuli, Vice Principal, EMRS-Kalsi Dehradun makes it to the list of 47 outstanding teachers this year
This year’s National Award to Teachers 2020 holds special significance for Eklavya Model Residential Schools  established under Ministry of Tribal Affairs as it witnessed its first NAT Awardee, Ms. Sudha Painuli, Vice Principal, EMRS-Kalsi, Dehradun, Uttarakhand since its establishment.
Union Ministry of Education , Department of School Education & Literacy constituted an Independent Jury at National Level to bestow the National Award to Teachers  for the year 2020. Ms. Sudha Painuli made it to the list of 47 outstanding teachers selected after 3-stage rigorous online transparent process. The most unique features about her expedition constitute innovative experiments like initiative of Eklavya Birthday Garden, Theatre in Education, Eklavya Tribal Museum, Skill Development Workshops, and so on. Her steadfast achievement institutes the efforts of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs made in the right direction creating a fine balance between academic education and all-round development of the tribal students.
Smt. Sudha was congratulated by Minister of Tribal Affairs , Sh. Arjun Munda who shares, “In reality, it is a huge achievement for EMRS. In the history of Eklavya, it is the first time an EMRS teacher, Smt. Sudha Painuli has been selected for National Award.” Her achievement is a testament of Government’s efforts to provide quality education to tribal students.This achievement will motivatethe entire EMRS teacher fraternity to showcase their excellence in the education field.
EMRS started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors. Across the country, as per census 2011 figures, there are 564 such sub-districts out of which there is an EMRS in 102 sub-districts. In its continuous journey of expansion, 462 new schools have to be opened by the year 2022. As per revised 2018 EMRS Scheme, every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, will have an Eklavya Model Residential School by the year 2022. These schools will be on par with Navodaya Vidyalayas and will have special facilities for preserving local art and culture besides providing training in sports and skill development.
As Eklavya Model Residential Schools continue their journey to enable tribal students to pursue quality education, many more triumphs as these in the upcoming times will make the educational expedition worth its while.
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on the Eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhadi And Puthandu-Pirappu
(The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhadi and Puthandu-Pirappu.
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhadi and Puthandu-Pirappu, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the Indians living in India and abroad.
These festivals celebrated all across the country reflect our diversity and also emphasise our unity. The festivals are occasions of enjoyment for the farmer community who work tirelessly for the betterment and progress of the nation.
On this occasion, let us resolve to work together for peace, prosperity and happiness, and spread the message of unity and fraternity for the progress of the nation”.
Click here to see the President's Message in Hindi
Ministry of Defence
Defence Pensioners requested to complete their Annual Identification immediately
The process of Annual Identification/Life Certification is a statutory requirement for continued and timely credit of monthly pension. However, upon verification of data received as on 30 June 2022, it has been noticed that 22,939 Pensioners who have been migrated to System for Pension Administration  i.e. SPARSH, have not completed their annual identification.
Further, in the case of legacy pensioners  who continue to be on the old system of Pensions, it is informed that nearly 45,500 pensioners have not completed their annual identification through any of the means available.
All Defence Pensioners who are yet to complete their annual identification, have to complete their annual identification/life certification immediately to ensure smooth processing of monthly pension. Annual Identification/Life Certification can be done via the following means:
- Via the Digital Jeevan Pramaan online/Jeevan Pramaan Face App for Android Users
- Details of installation & usage may be found here: https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/package/documentdowload/JeevanPramaan_FaceApp_3.6_Installation
- SPARSH Pensioner: Please choose Sanctioning Authority as “ Defence – PCDA  Allahabad” & Disbursing Authority as “SPARSH – PCDA  Allahabad
- Legacy Pensioner : Please choose your respective Sanctioning Authority as “Defence – Jt.CDA Subroto Park” or Defence – PCDA  Allahabad” or “Defence – PCDA  Mumbai & Disbursing Authority as your respective pension disbursing bank.
- Pensioners may also visit Common Service Centres  for completion of Annual Identification. Find your nearest CSC here: https://findmycsc.nic.in/
- Pensioners may also visit their nearest DPDO for updation of Life Certification. Legacy Pensioners may continue to update their Life Certification with their respective banks.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Digital Healthcare Mechanism
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission supports the integration of digital health infrastructure through various applications such as ABHA app, Aarogya Setu app
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  has been launched with a vision to create national digital health ecosystem that supports universal health coverage in an efficient, accessible, inclusive, affordable, timely and safe manner. The mission aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country to bridge the digital divide. It provides for assisted & offline mode for creation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account  for areas with limited internet connectivity or hardware or both. Various application such as ABHA app, Aarogya Setu app are multi-lingual and intuitive to use, with a view to address the lack of digital literacy.
Health-tech startups have the potential to revolutionize the healthcare sector by supporting innovations. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  promotes adoption of open standards by all digital health stakeholders including health tech startups. Government has set up an ABDM sandbox to integrate these solutions to ABDM ecosystem. Government has also launched various initiatives like the Digital Health Incentive Scheme, microsites, collaboration with pharmacies and laboratories to accelerate adoption of digital health, particularly focused towards private sector including startups.
Health Data Management Policy  was released on 14th Dec 2020 by the Union Ministry of Health as a guidance document highlighting minimum standards for privacy and data protection to be followed by the participants/stakeholders of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  ecosystem. Health Data Management Policy specifies that no data shall be shared with any other entity without consent of the individual.
To ensure the effective implementation of ABDM, the Union Health Ministry provides financial assistance to States/UTs for human resources, information education & communication , and capacity building including necessary handholding support in onboarding the facilities/ health professionals and integrate state health digital health programs/solutions under ABDM ecosystem. Union Health Ministry also provides financial assistance to all States/UTs under National Health Mission for strengthening of health infrastructure for the implementation of IT interventions such as Hospital Management Information System  and telemedicine services across the country.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Election Commission
Bye Election to the Council of States from Assam -reg.
There is one casual vacancy in the Council of States from Assam as per following details: -
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Assam
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Shri Biswajit Daimary
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Resignation
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21.11.2020
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09.04.2026
2. The Commission has decided to hold bye-election to the Council of States from Assam to fill up the above said vacancy in accordance with the following schedule: -
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03rd March, 2021 
3. Broad Guidelines to be followed during entire election process for all persons: -
I. Every person shall wear face mask during every election related activity
II. At the entry of hall/ room/ premises used for election purposes:
 Thermal Scanning of all persons shall be carried out:
 Sanitizer shall be made available at all locations
III. Social distancing shall be maintained as per the extant COVID-19 guidelines of the State Govt. and Ministry of Home Affairs.
4. The Chief Secretary, Assam is being directed to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the election.
5. Further, the Commission has also appointed the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam as Observer for this election.